The newly formed Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA) released a white paper on 5G cybersecurity. The focus of the paper is on security concerns for the internet of things (IoT) operating in a 5G network.

To provide enhanced security, in the new perimeter created by IoT, developers and vendors must inform the end users to change the default passwords in their IoT-connected systems.

GWTCA advocates for the following in the paper:
• Instill situational awareness in consumers concerning the cyber dangers associated with IoT-connected devices, to include public forums and webinars
• Integrate security into the IoT devices from inception using the information systems security engineering practices
• Establish a test center for authenticating that security is a part of any new device planning to be connected to IoT
• Coordinate efforts and standards with federal agencies

“GWTCA looks forward to discussing these issues with the wireless industry and implementing solutions to ensure a secure and robust 5G wireless buildout,” the paper said.

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